March 2012 Issue
The NESynod 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering Network

Dear Gathering  Congregational Leaders:

  • Don't forget to send at least one of your adult advisors to the Final Prep Meeting on April 14th 
  • The NESynod at the 2012 Youth Gathering Web Page has been updated with new downloadable resources. Check it out. 
  • Remember to not send your housing info to the Hampton Inn until after March 15h
  • Congregations should be meeting with their Youth to go over the "Getting Ready for the Gathering" Material. Remember that you do not have to do all 6 sessions. You can combine sessions as needed.  
Rachel Kurtz
Opening Night Artist 
The ELCA Youth Gathering is excited to announce -- singer, songwriter, guitarist, wife, mother, sister, friend, daughter, speaker, leader, and artist RACHEL KURTZ will be preforming in the Mercedes Benz Superdome on Opening Night [Wednesday, July 18th].
Rachel Kurtz is a Minnesota based singer/songwriter whose distinctive voice infuses her organic instrumentation to wash over and through the listener. Her subtle blend of style reveals folk pop sensibilities with a healthy dose of soul. Audiences across the country resonate with Rachel's music. It gets inside of people, calls them friend, and lets them know they are not alone. Citizens with the Saints, get ready to sing with Rachel!
Rachel Kurtz at the Louisiana Superdome - Walk With Me 
Rachel Kurtz at the Louisiana Superdome - Walk With Me
  

Gathering Tips (Hear more tips at the April 14th meeting!)  
Can you guess what was the number one cause of injuries at the 2009 Gathering?
Flip Flops
Yes, you can leave home without them... 
 
 
Links:

 
2012 Youth gathering Logo
2012 ELCA Youth Gathering New England Synod Final Preparation Meeting

Saturday, April 14th,
10 am to 2 PM.

Trinity Lutheran, Chelmford, Mass.
 

  • The latest information about the Gathering
  • Share resources with other leaders
  • Networking
  • Dave & Tim's insights from their February New Orleans Prep Trip
  • Free Lunch Provided!
  • Free T-shirts for all your youth and adult advisors provided by Thrivent Financial! 

Register Now! 

 

Getting Ready Materials 


Materials are now available from the National Leadership Team to help you prepare your Youth Group for the Gathering. Click here for the "Getting Ready Users Guide"

Need help with the Getting Ready Materials? Contact the Synod Gathering Coach, Pastor Dave Dalzell:

Here to Help
Pastor Dave Dalzell
is our Synod's Gathering Coach. Dave is responsible for our coaching team who will be leading the pre-gathering training (i.e.the Fall Summit) as well as lead our Synod Congregations in learning at the Gathering. Dave can be reached at: 603-538-4078 or email: mtnjku@gmail.com 

Pastor Tim Roser is our Synod's Gathering Coordinator. Tim is responsible for assisting congregations for registration and logistics. Tim can be reached at:603-662-2081 or